China launches reconnaissance satellites
Posted: Sun, Aug 28, 2022, 6:28 AM ET (1028 GMT)
China launched three reconnaissance satellites Aug. 19. A Long March 2D launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 1:36 pm EDT (1736 GMT) and placed the three Yaogan-35 satellites into orbit. Chinese media described the satellites as carrying out civil applications, but Western observers believe the satellites are used for military reconnaissance.
China launched three reconnaissance satellites Aug. 19. A Long March 2D launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 1:36 pm EDT (1736 GMT) and placed the three Yaogan-35 satellites into orbit. Chinese media described the satellites as carrying out civil applications, but Western observers believe the satellites are used for military reconnaissance.
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